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Dear Hardy Families Highlights from the past week: *On Wednesday, we had a highly engaging CAS program “Techsplorations” for our students. Students learned engineering and construction-related concepts through highly engaging demonstrations.    *On Friday, we had a fifth grade planned… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 News Read more

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 Hello Hardy  Highlight from the past week: On Friday, we had an All-School Meeting led by our Kindergarteners. Students did a great job teaching the school about responsible decision-making. CASEL competency focus for May/June- Responsible Decision Making For the months… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy *On Tuesday, we had Kindergarten Orientation, as we welcomed in parents of the Hardy graduating class of 2029. We look forward to seeing their children for Kindergarten screening this coming week!  *On Wednesday, we had a Bike, Walk,… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy On Friday, we had our monthly School Spirit Day as students wore their Husky and Hawks gear to school.       Kindergarten Orientation As a reminder for families with an incoming Kindergarten student, we will be hosting… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy  Hopefully everyone had a restful vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation: *On Tuesday, we had a Walk and Bike to School Day. Kudos to fitness & health teacher Mr. Guzzi for planning this special day for our… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy  On Thursday, we had the Ground Breaking ceremony to celebrate the building of a new Hardy School!  Representative students participating in the event by holding the ceremonial shovels:  K student- Drady Pierkarski, 1st grader- Javen Wu, 2nd grader-… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 News Read more

Hardy School update

Dear Hardy families, Groundbreaking Ceremony! As a friendly reminder, tomorrow we will have our groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hardy School at 9:00 AM. This will take place at the end of Hardy Road and will be standing room (or bring… Continue reading Hardy School update

Janet Rixon April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: *On Thursday, we had Bingo Night. Thanks to the 5th grade families for planning this night of family fun and community building! Fifth graders promoting Bingo Night at morning drop off.   *On… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *At recess, students began using big blue blocks as part of our recess offerings. Students enjoyed making forts, spaceships, towers, and other creations with their peers.    *On Friday, we had Favorite… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 News Read more

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Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *In conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday this past week, students had the opportunity to look for hidden shamrocks and pots of gold during recess.  *On Wednesday, we had a special… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 News Read more
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